restriction
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a rule or law that limits what people can do or how something can be used.
a specific regulation, law, or constraint that limits or controls action or use.
Simple“The government introduced new travel restrictions to stop the spread of the virus.”
In context“The city council imposed strict parking restrictions in the historic district to reduce traffic congestion during the peak tourist season.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of limiting something or the state of being limited.
the act of limiting or the condition of being constrained; often used as an uncountable concept.
Simple“The restriction of free speech is a serious concern for many citizens.”
In context“The sudden restriction of credit by major banks led to a significant slowdown in the local construction industry.”
SynonymsconfinementcurtailmentAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
a process where a cell breaks down foreign DNA to protect itself.
the mechanism by which a cell identifies and degrades foreign DNA, typically via specific enzymes.
Simple“Bacteria use restriction to defend themselves against attacking viruses.”
In context“The discovery of restriction enzymes allowed molecular biologists to cut DNA at specific sequences, revolutionising the field of genetic engineering.”
Synonyms
Usage restrictions on social · impose restriction · place restriction
“The restrictions on Bamber’s communication with the media and his campaign team have arisen at a time when media interest in Bamber’s case is growing.”
“It has warned that as a last resort, large industrial users would have to face restrictions in the evening hours to save electricity.”
From Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-Norman restriction, Middle French restriction, and their source, Late Latin restrictiō, from Latin restringō. Morphologically restrict + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.